Dr Phil Kieran: Could stabbing pain in her heels be plantar fasciitis?  

If the pain is confined to one foot, I would check for any hard or cracked skin on the heel, which can cause pain, or a small flat wart (verruca) that can also cause pain when a person is standing.

My teenage daughter loves wearing sky-high heels when out on the town with her friends, but prefers flip-flops at home for comfort. She has recently started complaining of stabbing pain in her heels. It sounds like it could be plantar fasciitis. What would you suggest?

Foot pain is a problem we often see in general practice and can be due to a wide array of causes. Plantar fasciitis is a fairly common condition, which is why people often hear about it.